Behind Dead Eyes is the second book in the DC Ian Bradshaw series by Howard Linskey. It works just as well as a standalone novel set in the North East of England during the nineties.

I hate when I've had a book to read for ages, and it turns out this good. Maybe I should not tell myself off, for not getting around to reading it sooner, and realise that some things are worth the wait.
I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I certainly look forward to reading more from this author. I found once I'd started the book, it was quite difficult to put it down. I wanted and needed to know exactly what was coming.
I think the book description above gives enough detail about the book. Some great character in this one, and I look forward to reading more from this author.

Behind dead eyes by Howard Linskey.
There is a burnt body of a girl. The police can't identify her as her fingers has been chopped off. Detective Ian Bradshaw can't catch the killer if no one can Id the victim. Somewhere out the is a missing young woman who may hold the answers.
This was a little slow to start with but then I couldn't put it down. I defiantly didn't see that coming. 4*. Netgalley and penguin uk- michael Joseph.

This is the second book in the series and I have not read the first book I wish I had as there were gaps in my knowledge reading this book,maybe not enough to spoil the book but there was obviously a back story with the 3 characters that was missing for me.If I could I would read the first book and then this one The characters were interesting and worked well together the story jumped about a bit and I had to keep my wits about me as I was reading it,I must admit I started reading this book months ago and found it a little heavy going so stopped, but I am glad that I picked it up again and finished it.I think some times I am too lazy when I'm reading and want a quick fix,I wouldn't describe this book as that you do have to concentrate on the plot, for all of that I enjoyed it and would read another book in this series.Thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for an ARC in return for an honest review.